Patents by Inventor Louis Kobielski
Louis Kobielski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11891909Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electric turbochargers. In one example, a turbocharger comprises a shaft coupling a compressor wheel to a turbine wheel, an electric machine including a stator encircling the shaft between the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel, and an oil supply passage formed in a housing of the electric machine and fluidly coupled to a first oil nozzle oriented toward the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Adam Felton, Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
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Patent number: 11834982Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger. In one example, the electric turbocharger includes an electric motor circumferentially surrounding a shaft, a turbine coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a compressor coupled to a second end of the shaft, opposite of the first end. The compressor may include a volute with a curved portion protruding towards the turbine.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
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Patent number: 11821441Abstract: Various systems are provided for a single turbocharger case housing each of turbine of a turbocharger and a bearing of the turbocharger. In one example, an apparatus for an engine includes an integrated, monolithic turbocharger case that houses each of a turbine and a bearing of a turbocharger and a nozzle ring integrated into the turbocharger case between the turbine and the bearing. In further examples of the system, portions of the turbocharger case are formed of a lattice structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
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Patent number: 11761379Abstract: Various systems are provided for an axially split turbocharger case housing each of a turbine of a turbocharger, a compressor of the turbocharger, and a bearing of the turbocharger. In one example, an apparatus for an engine includes a first monolithic component and a second monolithic component that, when coupled together, form a turbocharger case configured to house each of a turbine, a compressor, and a bearing, the first and second monolithic components, when coupled together, also forming a compressor shroud and a turbine shroud. In further examples of the system, portions of the turbocharger case are formed of a lattice structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Louis Kobielski, Adam Felton
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Publication number: 20230287833Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger (e-turbo). In one example, a method may include monitoring an e-turbo parameter or an engine parameter, comparing the monitored e-turbo or engine parameter to a determined threshold value for the e-turbo or engine parameter, and signaling a status of the e-turbo in response to the monitored e-turbo or engine parameter differing from the determined threshold value by at least a threshold amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Christopher Homison, Adam Felton
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Patent number: 11753986Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a power output of a power source using a fluidic variable turbine turbocharger. In one example, a turbocharger system coupled to the power source includes a first turbocharger having a first compressor and a first turbine, and a second turbocharger having a second compressor and a second turbine, where boost air from the second compressor is directed to only a nozzle of the first turbine.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2023Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski, Adam Felton
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Publication number: 20230272723Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for electric turbochargers. In one example, a turbocharger comprises a shaft coupling a compressor wheel to a turbine wheel, an electric machine including a stator encircling the shaft between the compressor wheel and the turbine wheel, and an oil supply passage formed in a housing of the electric machine and fluidly coupled to a first oil nozzle oriented toward the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Adam Felton, Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
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Publication number: 20230265785Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a power output of a power source using a fluidic variable turbine turbocharger. In one example, a turbocharger system coupled to the power source includes a first turbocharger having a first compressor and a first turbine, and a second turbocharger having a second compressor and a second turbine, where boost air from the second compressor is directed to only a nozzle of the first turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski, Adam Felton
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Publication number: 20230258121Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an electric turbocharger. In one example, the electric turbocharger includes an electric motor circumferentially surrounding a shaft, a turbine coupled to a first end of the shaft, and a compressor coupled to a second end of the shaft, opposite of the first end. The compressor may include a volute with a curved portion protruding towards the turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski
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Publication number: 20230258100Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for an open vane nozzle for a turbine. In one example, the turbine may include at least one bias device arranged at an interface between a nozzle ring and a turbine shroud. The at least one bias device may be configured to exert an axial force on the nozzle ring to maintain contact between vane tips of the nozzle ring and a volute wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Christopher Homison, Louis Kobielski, Timothy Blackhurst
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Patent number: 11674410Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a fluidic variable turbine. In one example, a system for an engine comprises a turbocharger turbine including a nozzle ring, the nozzle ring including a plurality of stationary vanes, each vane of the plurality of stationary vanes including a plurality of injection ports arranged at an outer surface of the vane, and a gas supply system to supply variable gas flow to and out of the plurality of injection ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
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Patent number: 11591931Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a radial turbocharger. In one example, the turbocharger comprises a turbine case housing a turbine wheel and a compressor case housing a compressor wheel, the turbine case including a vaneless turbine nozzle integrated into the turbine case, a bearing case surrounding a shaft connecting the turbine wheel to the compressor wheel and arranged between the turbine case and compressor case, a plurality of long bolts arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, and a plurality of slots arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, a slot length of each slot extending in a radial direction and adapted to receive a dowel pin having a diameter smaller than the slot length, where each dowel pin, via a corresponding slot, couples the bearing case to the turbine case.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Christopher Joseph Homison, Louis Kobielski, Daniel Edward Loringer, Richard Scott, Lukas Johnson, Jared Vaughn, Raghav Kulkarni
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Publication number: 20220275809Abstract: A rotary assembly is provided that may be operably connected to an engine. The rotary assembly may include a rotary device comprising a turbine wheel, a shaft connected to the turbine wheel, and a case that houses the shaft and the turbine wheel. The turbine wheel may receive exhaust gas from the engine which causes rotation of the turbine wheel and the shaft. The case may include an interior surface that defines a hollow volume in which the turbine wheel and the shaft are located. The case has a radial thickness extending from the interior surface to an exterior surface of the case. The case may include a lattice structure integrated within the radial thickness of the case. The lattice structure may include a repeating three-dimensional array of frame segments connected to one another at junctions and defining interstitial spaces between the frame segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam C. Felton
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Patent number: 11333159Abstract: A turbocharger device includes a case having a turbine portion and a bearing portion connected to and extending from the turbine portion. The turbine portion defines a cavity that houses a turbine wheel and receives exhaust gas that rotates the turbine wheel. The bearing portion houses a shaft connected to the turbine wheel. The bearing portion has a radial thickness between an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface defines a central channel. The bearing portion holds a bearing system that supports the shaft within the central channel. The bearing portion includes a lattice structure within the radial thickness. The lattice structure is a repeating three-dimensional array of frame segments connected to one another at junctions. The lattice structure engages a turbine back wall that is located between the turbine portion and the bearing portion. The lattice structure defines interstitial spaces between the frame segments.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Transportation IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam C. Felton
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Patent number: 11187149Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for a shroud of a turbomachine. In one example, a turbomachine includes a case and a rotor rotatably coupled to the case and configured to transfer energy between the rotor and a working fluid. The case includes a shroud housing the rotor, the shroud including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a lattice structure positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
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Publication number: 20210310370Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a radial turbocharger. In one example, the turbocharger comprises a turbine case housing a turbine wheel and a compressor case housing a compressor wheel, the turbine case including a vaneless turbine nozzle integrated into the turbine case, a bearing case surrounding a shaft connecting the turbine wheel to the compressor wheel and arranged between the turbine case and compressor case, a plurality of long bolts arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, and a plurality of slots arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, a slot length of each slot extending in a radial direction and adapted to receive a dowel pin having a diameter smaller than the slot length, where each dowel pin, via a corresponding slot, couples the bearing case to the turbine case.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Christopher Joseph Homison, Louis Kobielski, Daniel Edward Loringer, Richard Scott, Lukas Johnson, Jared Vaughn, Raghav Kulkarni
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Publication number: 20210301715Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a fluidic variable turbine. In one example, a system for an engine comprises a turbocharger turbine including a nozzle ring, the nozzle ring including a plurality of stationary vanes, each vane of the plurality of stationary vanes including a plurality of injection ports arranged at an outer surface of the vane, and a gas supply system to supply variable gas flow to and out of the plurality of injection ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
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Patent number: 11060416Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a radial turbocharger. In one example, the turbocharger comprises a turbine case housing a turbine wheel and a compressor case housing a compressor wheel, the turbine case including a vaneless turbine nozzle integrated into the turbine case, a bearing case surrounding a shaft connecting the turbine wheel to the compressor wheel and arranged between the turbine case and compressor case, a plurality of long bolts arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, and a plurality of slots arranged around a circumference of the turbine case, a slot length of each slot extending in a radial direction and adapted to receive a dowel pin having a diameter smaller than the slot length, where each dowel pin, via a corresponding slot, couples the bearing case to the turbine case.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Christopher Joseph Homison, Louis Kobielski, Daniel Edward Loringer, Richard Scott, Lukas Johnson, Jared Vaughn, Raghav Kulkarni
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Publication number: 20210156304Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for a shroud of a turbomachine. In one example, a turbomachine includes a case and a rotor rotatably coupled to the case and configured to transfer energy between the rotor and a working fluid. The case includes a shroud housing the rotor, the shroud including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a lattice structure positioned between the inner shell and the outer shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton
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Patent number: 10907497Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a variable geometry turbine. In one example, a system for an engine comprises a turbocharger turbine including a nozzle ring, the nozzle ring including a plurality of stationary vanes, each vane of the plurality of stationary vanes including a plurality of injection ports arranged at an outer surface of the vane and a gas supply system to supply variable gas flow to and out of the plurality of injection ports.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Louis Kobielski, Baris Uygun, Adam Felton